Wasn’t one of the intentions of laws regarding medical marijuana dispensaries intending to allow their members to save costs by growing and distributing their own marijuana? So, why is it these co-op’s of sick people are spending so much time and money marketing to gain new customers?

These groups are acting far more like marketers trying to gain walk-in new customers than a cost-saving non-profit trying to save money for it’s membership.

For instance:

• Lease costs for retail locations, where a significant majority of San Diego illegal pot shops are located, are far more expensive than less-trafficked areas.
• Add to the expensive lease costs the retail store displays, signage and staffing, security equipment and, in some cases guards, and you can imagine the monthly costs. Here’s a picture of one shop, who’s owner just plead guilty of several offenses:

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